Against The Grain Charters is all about making sure you have a great experience on the water. Captain Charlie Rogers is a South Florida native, and he has been into fishing ever since he was a kid. His knowledge of the local waters and skill in many types of fishing techniques is what keeps his customers on the fish.

The boat you’ll be fishing on is a 28’ WhiteWater center console that’s powered by a pair of 200 HP Yamaha engines. It’s outfitted with all the necessary safety and navigation gear needed for a safe and productive journey, and other amenities such as outriggers and a live well for bait are sure to come in handy. There’s plenty of room on the boat for up to six anglers, making it perfect for bringing some friends along for the ride.

Depending on what you want to do, you can go fishing offshore for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna and much more. Alternatively, stay near the reef where you will target those tasty bottom fish such as Grouper, Red Snapper, Hogfish, and others. If you want to do some tournament-style fishing for Mahi Mahi to get a feel of that authentic experience, Captain Charlie can arrange that too.

The price of a trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as complimentary cleaning of the catch after the trip. Feel free to bring along some drinks and snacks, and it’s very much recommended you have a pair of sunglasses and a hat with you, so you can be comfortable during the whole trip.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 hour patch reef fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $700
    The perfect quick trip for young anglers and novice who are just looking for action and maybe a few fish for dinner.
    Types of fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $900
    If you're strapped for time, this trip will give you a chance to visit the reef, have a great time fishing, and be back before you know it. Some of the species you can expect to encounter include Hogfish, Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Sharks, and Kingfish. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the trip price.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $900
    This trip involves going up to the reef to fish for Hogfish, Snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Sharks, and more besides. Captain Charlie will show you his favorite spots and make sure you have a great time. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well the fishing licenses you'll need.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,050
    Join Captain Charlie for an exciting trip where you will be reef fishing for Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish, Sharks and more besides. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned for you after the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip- Offshore/Wreck Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,150
    This is a great option if you're looking to go offshore to hook fish like Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Kingfish, and Wahoos. Alternatively, you can fish the deeper wrecks and reefs for big Snappers, Groupers, Amberjacks, and other delicious fish. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,250
    Nothing beats a full day of fishing for some delicious catch. Expect to be targeting Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Hogfish, Groupers, and many others. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the necessary fishing licenses. The crew will clean anything you've caught after the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip- Offshore/Wreck Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,350
    If you're looking for the ultimate offshore fishing experience, look no further. Captain Charlie will take you to his favorite spots to target Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Wahoo, Kingfish, and others. Alternatively, feel free to fish the deeper wrecks and reefs for big Snappers, Groupers, and Amberjacks.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    10 hour full day offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,600
    10 hour offshore trip with plenty of time for multiple types of fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Steve R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip- Offshore/Wreck Fishing on April 17, 2024
Highly recommend Capt Charlie at Against the Grain.  It was a windy forecast and Capt Charlie reached out to us and asked...
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Look no farther....

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (AM) on February 16, 2024
Captain Charlie is the best out there. We are Florida natives and grew up fishing. Chartered Captain Charlie for a 1/2 day...
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Brian F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (AM) on March 4, 2024
I have been fishing the upper Florida keys with my family for years and Captain Charlie was fantastic. He is a fourth generation...
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Matthew K.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing on June 8, 2024
Highly recommend Captain Charlie, he is a hard worker and was communicative and on time.  We caught fish and we had a great...
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Alexander M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip- Offshore/Wreck Fishing on March 20, 2024
Had an awesome experience with my grandfather. The captain knew a lot of different techniques and helped us catch a lot of...
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FAQs about Against The Grain Charters

Against The Grain Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 3 hour patch reef fishing (3 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip- Offshore/Wreck Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Reef Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 8 Hour Trip- Offshore/Wreck Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 10 hour full day offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Against The Grain Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Against The Grain Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All bait is included in the price )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is part of the trip there is no additional charge )
  • Fishing License (All licenses are included )

Against The Grain Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (5 to 30 miles.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Against The Grain Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Against The Grain Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Captain Charlie Rogers
Key Largo, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
170 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2018
Captain Charlie Rogers has been knee-deep into fishing ever since he could hold a rod on his own. He's a South Florida native and has fished from the Florida Keys to Miami, Bahamas, and Louisiana. He worked on several boats in the early stages of his career until he decided to go at it on his own, and hasn't looked back since.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
WhiteWater
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
2023 Yamaha F200 4-strokes
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
5 to 30 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All bait is included in the price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning fish is part of the trip there is no additional charge
Fishing License
All licenses are included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages and skill level welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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